Higher Purposes
At the height of her fame and fortune, Chris Evert felt unfulfilled and searched for a higher purpose. She had...
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Season Predictions
How accurate do you think the Preseason Coaches Polls are each year? There’s a never-ending argument—do the polls, especially the...
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A Fresh Vision
The 1908 Georgia Bulldogs were fearful and intimidated. During a scoreless game with Tennessee, they had moved the football to...
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The Final Character Test
Joe Montana exhibited the character qualities necessary to lead great football teams. He not only shared credit, but he also...
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God’s Promotion
The St. Louis Rams entered the 1999 season after posting the NFL's worst record of the 1990s. Their quarterback, Kurt...
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Futility of Self-Help
For decades, the Chicago Cubs were known as baseball’s lovable losers. Few games captured their frustration better than May 17,...
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Success in Humiliation
In 1976, Doug DeCinces faced the difficult task of replacing legendary Brooks Robinson at third base for the Baltimore Orioles....
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Joseph’s Long Trip
Road trips require NBA teams to adjust their routines. Time zones change, meal schedules are disrupted, and sleep becomes erratic....
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Two Changed Hearts
In 2002, a reporter asked Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling if he was angry with Barry Bonds. Schilling admitted, “We...
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Relying on God’s Strength
Hank Aaron, a Baseball Hall of Famer and former home run king, passed away at age 86. His legacy includes...
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Hidden Blessings
Former Husker coach Frank Solich was fired after a 9–3 regular season in 2003. Nebraska’s loss to Kansas State on...
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One Deceptive Family
Nebraska, ranked No. 2 in the nation, met Oklahoma in its final regular-season game in 1979. With Nebraska trailing 17–7...
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Like Father, Like Son
Harry Caray was rarely home on summer evenings, but he never missed his son’s bedtime. As Skip listened to his...
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A Wife for Issac
One factor in drafting a player is his signability. Every pro team recognizes talent, but if a player won’t sign...
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The Supreme Test
Golfers can choose between courses catering to players of all skill levels or those designed only for the elite. Eventually,...
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Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry exists in every sport. Perhaps the best-known in football was between Eli and Peyton Manning. Can you imagine...
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Compromised Outcomes
The standard contract for most professional athletes prohibits them from a long list of career-threatening activities. These include skiing, skydiving,...
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It’s God’s Team to Manage
Few players see the entire picture of most games. Still, managers must consider every detail before making decisions—conflict results when...
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A Vision and a Covenant
Words convey specific meanings. Old-time baseball writers often used colorful words to describe the game. Many of these words are...
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